Download our electronic Program Guide & Calendar to view all of our free programs for children, teens, young adults (YA), families, and adults.
The Gathering Place will be closed on Friday July 4. We will reopen on Monday July 7 at 9:00am.
Our cancer support groups, facilitated by licensed, mental health professionals, provide a safe space for participants to connect with others and share firsthand experiences. Support groups are open to men and women with specific types of cancer.
Staying active and eating healthy can have a positive effect during and after cancer treatment. Our nutrition and exercise programs are designed to educate and empower individuals as they embrace new habits for their well-being.
Whether you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, or you recently lost someone to cancer, The Gathering Place is here for you. Our programs and services are 100% FREE... Let's get started.
Our mission at The Gathering Place is to support, educate and empower individuals and families currently coping with the impact of cancer in their lives through programs and services. One of the things that sets The Gathering Place apart is that everything we offer is completely free of charge, thanks to the generous support of our donors. You can ensure that others are able to have this invaluable resource on their journey by making a gift today.
The Gathering Place marks National Cancer Survivors Day at 25th annual Race for the Place 5K
On National Cancer Survivors Day, The Gathering Place raised nearly $350,000 at its 25th annual Race for the Place in Beachwood Sunday morning.
About 2,700 people took part in the 5K and 1-mile walk, raising close to $340,000 for The Gathering Place, which provides free cancer support services to people impacted by cancer in Northeast Ohio.
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Facing Cancer, Embracing Life: The Gathering Place’s 25-Year Legacy
As The Gathering Place celebrates its 25th anniversary, it honors the legacy of its founders and looks to the future, while reaffirming its mission: to support, educate, and empower individuals and families navigating the challenges of cancer – with compassion, dignity, and unwavering care.
At the helm of The Gathering Place is Michele Seyranian, CEO, whose connection to The Gathering Place began in 1999, after her 4-year-old daughter, Alique, was diagnosed with cancer. The compassionate support they received – including guidance toward a clinical trial that ultimately saved Alique’s life – left a profound impact. What began as gratitude soon grew into a deep and lasting commitment to the organization – never with the thought of becoming its CEO.
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One of the most gratifying ways to support The Gathering Place is being a volunteer and experiencing first-hand the difference you make in the lives of those coping with cancer. We welcome the opportunity to identify ways for you to volunteer that are most meaningful to you. Help support TGP virtually or at one of our locations.
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The Gathering Place is a caring community that supports, educates and empowers individuals and families currently coping with cancer in their lives through programs and services provided free of charge.